The seat on these two are black cherry from a tree blown over by the Roger October 2019 tornado. Legs are walnut. Finished with a natural plant based oil and wax. Legs have tapered tenons that fit into the seat which become tighter over the years. All mortise and tenon joints are also wedged in placed and glued with an old time natural adhesive called hide glue.
Maker
Larry Copas
Business
Copas Sawmill
City
Springdale
Bio
I took an early retirement from the telephone company in 2000 to build a new house and shop in beautiful northwest Arkansas. Retirement also allowed me time to run my sawmill. I custom saw for many people who bring any where from one log to a dozen logs. Many times these logs would have ended up in a burn pile.
When not sawing, I work in my shop where “I just make things”. I primarily make products out of wood but I also do some metal work. Production work is boring so I like the one off designs.
As a maker, my goal is to make items that are both useful and beautiful. When I accomplish both, it satisfies my soul.